Category Archives: News
Kansas Young Republicans shut down after leaders' involvement in sprawling chat involving numerous slurs, threats against opponents
The Kansas Young Republicans chapter has been shut down until further notice following leaked chats including messages with racist and antisemitic statements alongside others suggesting the use of gas...
Oct 15, 2025 Kansas Young Republicans logo.
Rocky Ford Bridge replacement possibly beginning Monday
Work on a major bridge replacement could begin as early as next week. According to an update from Lyon County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield, the mussel survey for the area surrounding the Rocky Ford Bri...
Oct 14, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
United Way continuing conversations with potential permanent service providers while continuing to oversee operations at Abundant Harvest through remainder of calendar year
There has been little in the way of change at Abundant Harvest, at least operation-wise, since the United Way of the Flint Hills overtook operational control and oversight of finances late last month....
Oct 14, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Indiana woman to Newman with suspected minor injuries after trailer and vehicle overturn on Interstate 35 in Emporia Tuesday
An Indiana woman was taken to Newman Regional Health for treatment following an injury accident on Interstate 35 late Tuesday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2004 Ford F250, driven ...
Oct 14, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Groundbreaking announced for new west Emporia travel plaza
Discussed for years, groundbreaking is tentatively set to take place this week for a new travel plaza in far west Emporia. Brownstone 3 Vice President for Operations Darrin Dodge says the ceremony is ...
Oct 14, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Precision Ag program blooming at FHTC
Flint Hills Technical College administrators are gratified by the start of a new program. Precision Agriculture is into its first semester of operations, and the program was the lead focus on KVOE's m...
Oct 14, 2025 Flint Hills Technical College logo.
Wave of Light remembrance ceremony Wednesday
Newman Regional Health is marking Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day with its annual Wave of Light ceremony Wednesday. Activities will be at C of E Park near the pond. There will be a brief tal...
Oct 14, 2025 Newman Regional Health graphic.
Settlement tentatively reached in Moore v USD 253
Adam Moore's federal discrimination lawsuit against USD 253 Emporia appears to be ending. Last week, and following a settlement agreement, US District Judge Kathryn Vratil ordered attorneys on both si...
Oct 14, 2025 US Department of Justice logo.
City Commission, RDA board with separate meetings Wednesday
Emporia city commissioners will discuss several aspects of economic development as part of their meeting slate Wednesday. In their action meeting, commissioners will discuss upcoming improvements to p...
Oct 14, 2025 City of Emporia logo.
Enrollment increase to be discussed by USD 251 Wednesday
Enrollment is ahead for the USD 251 Board of Education. The board meets Wednesday evening and will discuss both current headcount and enrollment history near the end of the meeting. Superintendent Bob...
Oct 14, 2025 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
